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Weather & Climate in Point May, NL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Point May has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 18.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 41.4°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 235 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 24.4 sq mi (63.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.9000°N, 55.9317°W |
| Timezone | America/St_Johns |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Hurricane History
9 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Ernesto | Category 1 | 86 mph | 242 km |
| 2021 | Larry | Category 1 | 81 mph | 79 km |
| 2014 | Gonzalo | Category 1 | 92 mph | 266 km |
| 2010 | Igor | Category 1 | 86 mph | 211 km |
| 2009 | Bill | Category 1 | 75 mph | 165 km |
| 2002 | Gustav | Category 1 | 86 mph | 216 km |
| 2001 | Erin | Category 1 | 75 mph | 251 km |
| 2000 | Michael | Category 1 | — | 130 km |
| 1982 | Debby | Category 2 | 104 mph | 258 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 4.9 in | |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 5.0 in |
Point May has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 24°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.8") and July the driest (3.7").